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Reviews
8.0

Very good

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

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Norman, Indiana
  • Popular LocationBrown County State Park41 min drive
  • Popular LocationIndiana University Bloomington44 min drive
  • AirportColumbus, IN (CLU-Columbus Municipal)61 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Monroe74 min drive

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

1BR, 1BA cottage

Berry Branch Cottages are a one of a kind vacation destination. This is a place that the whole family can come and spend time together and have their own sleeping accommodations. The three cottages are older and made of Indiana limestone but have all of the modern amenities of home.

Have you seen the movie Dirty Dancing and the Camp they visit in the Catskills? You will be reminded of that from the moment you see the Berry Branch Cottages sign, to the long driveway across the dam overlooking the 11-acre lake or passing the water fall, to the drive up to one of the THREE cottages.

You will love this setting. At each of the 3 cottages, there is a park-style charcoal grill (you provide the charcoal), a fish cleaning table, a fire pit and a view of nature. At the lake there is a small boat for each cottage. (Doesn’t matter which one you use as there are 3 cottages and 3 boats.)

You DO need to bring your OWN linens, towels, pillows, blankets for these units (like camping).

Lakeside Cottage, the newest remodeled cottage is a 1BR, 1BA cottage overlooking the lake. You will find a queen bed and 2 rollaway single beds. A full kitchen with all the dishes needed to supply a family meal. If you have that specialty item you like to use in the kitchen, you might want to bring it with you. There is a dining room and a living room for those family memories. This unit has a wood burning fireplace.

Old Timer’s Cottage (the first cottage ever erected on the property) has the most history. It too is a 1BR, 1 BA with 2 single rollaways and had the same amenities at the Lakeside Cottage. There is no fireplace at this cottage.

Meadow View Cottage is nested beside the nice meadow of wild flowers and where you might just see some extra wildlife, depending on the day. Deer love to forage there and enjoy the sunshine. This is our 2BR, 1BA with 2 rollaways all of the same amenities as the other cottages. This unit has a wood burning fireplace.

Lakeside Cottage holds 4 people, Old Timer’s Cottage holds 4 people and Meadow View Cottage holds 6 people so a total of 14 people can stay here at one time.

This is a great place for larger families to come and catch up from their busy lives. This little camp has been in existence since 1958 when Jack and Thelma Crider decided to share their peace of Heaven with others. Today their grandson Clayton Beard and his wife Kayla live onsite in the old homestead. They ran this camp for a few years on their own but with their growing family, they have decided to turn over the Management to Hills O’ Brown Vacation Rentals. SO, whether you have been coming for 50 years, and yes some have been, or whether you will be a first time guests, Clayton and Kayla hope that this can be the place that you will come and visit for many years to come.

All our cabins have a 3 night minimum for Major Holidays.

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Hills O' Brown Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

Amenities

Barbecue grill
Lake view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non refundable Per Pet Fee - $75
3 Night,Labor,MemorialThanksgivingChristmasJuly4th
30.00 Reservation Fee and up to 250 Cleaning Fee

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Norman

Located in Norman, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Lawrence County Museum of History and T.C. Steele State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Monroe and Brown County State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Norman, Indiana

What's nearby

  • Brown County State Park - 41 min drive
  • Indiana University Bloomington - 44 min drive
  • Indiana University Auditorium - 45 min drive
  • Brown County Music Center - 50 min drive
  • Lake Monroe - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • 58 Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Jiggs Cafe - 1 min walk
  • Charlie's - 1 min walk
  • Hitching Post - 1 min walk
  • Larry's Country Road House - 19 min drive

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Check-in

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Communication

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Location

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Niki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
This was so quiet and peaceful. We went for the Eclipse and it was remote enough to avoid any kind of crowds and noise. It is very small, but perfect for us. Had the feel of a four seasons room with kitchen, bed and bath, plus a screened in porch. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lake
Was a peaceful, quiet weekend. Nice lake. Cottage was just as described. Will definitely be returning with more family next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
The check-in and check-our process was effortless. The property owners were lovely. The cabin was exceptionally clean. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Meh
It was a peaceful property, not clear at all about expectations and also didn’t provide everything listed.

About the host

Hosted by Hills O' Brown Vacation Rentals

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What makes this property unique

THIS UNIT IS PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY HILLS O' BROWN VACATION RENTALS. Quiet property near a lake for fishing.
NO PETS
Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas are 3 night minimum Holidays.
Must be 24 years old or older to book

Languages:

English

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